the scottish government briefing young runaways – early identification
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The ScottishGovernment
Briefing
Young Runaways – Early Identification
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Young Runaways – Problems
• 1 in 9 children under 16 run away overnight in Scotland
• Running away is risky• 1 in 6 young runaways are physically
or sexually assaulted
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Characteristics of Young Runaways• More girls run away than boys (12% girls, 8%
boys)• Boys tend to run earlier• Average age young runaways is 14-15 years• One-fifth run before age 11 – more likely to
continue running• Early identification and prevention crucial
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Characteristics of Young Runaways• From all areas and economic
backgrounds• Ethnicity – similarities and difference• Asian young people – early identification• Children with special needs• Sexual orientation
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Family Context
• More likely to run from: one–parent 16% step-parent 14% than two birth parents 7%• Poorer quality of family relationships for
young runaways
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Reasons for running•Problems at home 78% school 25% personal 41%•Triggers for running: Family conflict 39% Child abuse and neglect 20% Parental problems 11%
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Young Runaways – Vulnerability
• Cumulative complex problems• Family problems relate to other
issues• Crucial to listen and act